In a dramatic turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked significant controversy and media attention. The Oval Office meeting, which took place on February 28, 2025, quickly devolved into a heated argument between the two leaders. Accompanied by Vice President JD Vance, Trump accused Zelensky of…
Report by Richard Sanders and 國際和平禁毒基金會《 IFPEOC 》 會員 Olivia Lan February 21, 2025 Beijing and Bangkok are ramping up their efforts to curb criminal gangs originating from China, which have been involved in scamming and kidnapping Chinese tourists in Thailand. The recent crackdown has led to a decline in Chinese tourists, who are increasingly…
Egypt has unveiled a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing its Palestinian residents. This initiative stands in stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal, which called for the depopulation of Gaza to facilitate U.S. control and redevelopment of the territory. Egypt’s Reconstruction Proposal According to Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram newspaper, the Egyptian plan involves…
Recently, China’s Foreign Ministry strongly disapproved of the United States’ decision to revise a fact sheet on Taiwan, which removed the phrase “we do not support Taiwan independence.” The Chinese government has accused the U.S. of “gravely backpedalling” on its Taiwan position, signalling a significant shift in the United States diplomatic stance. Taiwan’s government has…
European leaders are set to convene an emergency summit in Paris to address growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence on the peace process in Ukraine. This summit follows Trump’s recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which has raised alarms among European nations about their exclusion from critical negotiations. European leaders to hold…
In a recent report, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) raised significant concerns about the Chinese AI application DeepSeek. The NIS accused DeepSeek of excessively collecting personal data and using it for training purposes, which has led to heightened security concerns. Data Collection and Privacy Issues According to the NIS, DeepSeek collects extensive user data,…
T In a significant escalation of tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has imposed sanctions on 13 American companies in direct response to the U.S. approving arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. recently authorized two defense packages totaling $385 million, which include critical components for F-16 fighter jets and communication support systems. This…
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the kingdom’s intention to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years to bolster economic ties. This announcement was made during a phone call with President Donald Trump, as the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported.
In a landmark ruling, American Airlines has been found to have mismanaged its employees’ retirement funds by engaging in investment practices that prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. The case, Spence v. American Airlines, Inc., was decided by Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas on January 10, 2025. The lawsuit was…
